Lorre White, “The Luxury Guru” defines luxury as a “quality of life”, not simply amassing quantity “ It is an enlightened approach to living”.. Private jets to Perfume, Yoga to Yachts, Exotic car to Candle, Watches to Wines ….Lorre is the expert on all things luxury! Reaching the UHNW, Luxury Influencer Lorre White's blog ranked #3 Globally for Luxury Blogs in 2015 Brand Passion Report for Global Luxury Brands by NetBase & #1 of the blogs that reach the wealthy customer.

* A Luxury Expert on TV, Radio & Web - CNN.MONEY, ABC, NBC. FOX NATIONAL, and in magazines globally
* Wrote a monthly column in Portugal's #1 rated Luxury Magazine DNLife w/ over 1.2 million subscribers
* Only internationally recognized Luxury Media Personality.
* Has an extensive social media reach. Owns THE LUXURY CHANNEL Video podcasts on iTunes & Zune
* An international luxury marketing consultant for elite brands and owner of White Light Consulting
* This blog is read by the Ultra High Net Worth and the luxury brands trying to reach that demographic
* Lorre White is highly networked and connected in the world of luxury
* Contributes to business & Luxury magazines globally.
* A member of Who's Who In America for contribution to the American Luxury Market & as a Luxury Personality.

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Warren Buffett and Lorre White in Omaha

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Lorre White is a member of several private invitatition only networks like A Small World, SQUA.RE, Total Prestige, Qube, eVelvet Rope, Diane Fey, LStyle, EuroCircle, Internations, Global Urbanities, Hampton undercover, and other.....

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"If a luxury brand asks whether they should spend scarce funds on opening another store, launching a print advertising campaign, or investing in a great website and online advertising, the Internet wins every time as the fastest, cheapest, and most effective way to leverage a luxury brand in today's global marketplace".CEO Milton Pedraza, The Oct issue Wealth Report by the Luxury Index

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Lorre shopping at the foot of the Spanish Steps in Rome

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Lorre on her way to a party in Monaco

About the Luxury Channel

The Luxury Channel video podcasts offers sponsors a sophisticated web media reach for elite brands to reach a wealthy demographic world wide by a respected luxury expert. This allows these brands to benefit from the most powerful and fastest growing media source, the web. Americans use the internet to shop twice as much as the average individual. People spend more time on the web then in front of the TV. A recent study done by The Luxury Institute found that Luxury consumers were disappointed in the weakness of luxury brands to meet their on line needs. Luxury brands were slow to enter fearing affiliation with the mass marketers and an inability to supply “the luxury experience”. The purpose of The Luxury Channel is to bring a luxury venue to the web where elite brands can have an appropriate environment to share their product knowledge and services in a sophisticated global reach. By all the brands sharing one venue it saves companies millions of dollars by having to establish their own channel from scratch and creating and producing content and paying to market their channel against all the other thousands of luxury brand’s channels. Any commercial agency can create a product video for a company, but with The Luxury Guru you get the video and a way to distribute it internationally.

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September 30, 2011

Swiss private banking group, Julius Baer published earlier this month its first ‛Julius Baer Wealth Report’, focusing on Asia, providing a comprehensive and exclusive analysis of the High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) in this region. The report has been prepared in close cooperation with CLSA, Asia’s leading independent brokerage and investment group. Benefiting from Julius Baer’s on-the-ground presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, the report examines the drivers of wealth creation in ten of the most significant economies in Asia Pacific and forecasts the future size of the HNWI market by country. Key findings: For 2011 and 2012, Julius Baer forecasts that China and India together will contribute over 40% of global growth alone. The current deterioration in global economic conditions will see further supportive, pro-growth policies from China in the months ahead. The estimated 1.16 million HNWIs across Asia with wealth of USD 5.60 trillion in 2010 is forecast to more than double to 2.82 million with wealth to almost triple to USD 15.81 trillion by 2015. China alone is forecast to have 1.40 million HNWIs with stock of wealth of USD 8.76 trillion by 2015. Indonesia stands out with the highest growth rate in terms of numbers of HNWIs over the 5-year-period with 25% – rising to 99,000 with a stock of wealth of USD 487 billion by 2015. Currency appreciation is key: The varying rates of rising currencies across Asia may create 600,000 new US dollar-based millionaires by 2015.

British Airways is celebrating the second anniversary of its business class-only flights between London and New York. At the same time, the airline has confirmed it will add business and first class cabins to its departures to Russian capital Moscow. Launched in the middle of a deep recession, the New York service has defied sceptics to win over business travellers flying between two of the world’s biggest financial centres. British Airways is using the very latest technology by providing customers with their own 64GB iPads to watch the service’s bespoke in-flight entertainment options. The Airbus A318 aircraft used on the route operates with a maximum of 32 fully flat seats onboard and offers customers 15-minute check-in to departure and US customs clearance in Shannon, Ireland, where the flight stops westward for a brief refuelling. The London - New York route is an important market for British Airways, which flies eight times daily to JFK from Heathrow and three times a day to Newark. British Airways has also confirmed customers on its London Heathrow to Moscow service will be able to sample the airline’s award-winning services in First and business class from next year. British Airways has three return flights to Moscow Domodedevo Airport per day. No other airline currently offers such a premium service on the four-hour flight between the two capital cities.

The World Wildlife Fund's 50th anniversary ball - named after that immediately recognizable and beloved icon of conservation, the panda - was graced by dignitaries and models draped in sponsor and partner Chopard's fine jewelry.

The WWF committee, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Caroline Scheufele and TT.SS.HH. The Prince and Princess of Monaco

Held at the sumptuous Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, Switzerland, the Panda Ball fundraising gala saw high-profile patrons like TT.SS.HH. Prince and Princess of Monaco, who witnessed an on-site auction conducted by Simon de Pury that raised 353,000 Swiss francs. The generous sum will go towards supporting various WWF conservation projects around the world.

TT.SS.HH. The Prince and Princess of Monaco

After the dinner-cum-auction, sultry songtress Kirsty Bertarelli gave an acoustic performance of some of her latest songs, including the single “Green”, specially dedicated to the WWF.

Head over here if you'll like to donate or find out more about the WWF's effort at environmental conservation.

According to latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Qatar, with gross domestic product per capita at $ 88,221, has surpassed Luxemburg as the world’s richest nation in 2010.

The figure is estimated to reach $111,963 by 2016, topping Luxemburg’s $ 94.621 and Singapore’s 70,992. The US GDP per capita, meanwhile, is forecasted at $55, 622 in five years, an 18.7% increase from $46, 860 in 2010.

Paul Cooper, Dubai-based managing director at Sarasin-Alpen & Partners, commented: "It’s the combination of wealth, growth and a small population,” According to the CIA World Factbook, Qatar has a population of about 848,000.

The increase in GDP per capita is largely attributed to the country’s vast oil reserves. Qatar, the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, has reached its target of 77 million tons of annual production. As one of the largest global investors through its sovereign wealth fund, Qatar plans to spend over $125 billon in the next five years on construction and energy projects.

The oil-rich gulf state predicts an economic growth of about 16% for 2011, with a budget surplus of $6.1 billion this fiscal year.

Putting a whole new positive spin on the phrase 'living in a bubble', we present to you these charming globular tents by French design firm Bubble Tree.

Billed as being "unusual huts for unusual nights", these novelty spaces are portable, plastic bubbles that you can set up virtually anywhere, as the translucent giant bubbles are ultraviolet-proof and comes rigged with an electrical turbine that filters out allergens.

Silent air blowers prop the structure up by circulating air continuously around the tent, so you're never be short of fresh air while you're having tea or just generally chilling in your cool new pad.

Offered in two iterations, the BubbleRoom has a translucent bottom half that affords users the illusion of privacy, while the CristalBubble is entirely clear - clearly for the exhibitionist in you.

September 29, 2011

Russian luxury retailer Bosco di Ciliegi, also owner of Moscow's GUM department store, reports a 25% increase in sales for the ongoing Fall/Winter season and the company's CEO, Mikhail Kusnirovich told WWD he remains optimistic about the following months. He singled out leatherwear and outerwear as the two most dynamic product lines. Bosco di Ciliegi is the franchisee for Russia of Etro, Kenzo, Corneliani, Paul Smith etc. Earlier this year, the company announced it would concentrate its investments on the expansion of its sports merchandising retail chain Bosco Sport, banking on the opportunity of the major upcoming sports events which will take place in Russia Sochi Winter Olympics, Universiade Games in Kazan and World Football Cup. Bosco is the general partner of the Russian Olympic Committee and the Official Outfitter of the Russian Olympic team.

(Reuters) - Designers at London Fashion Week opted for the bold, colorful and sexy for next spring's womenswear, with plenty of sparkle and embellishment on the catwalk to entice cash-strapped shoppers wanting that special item for their wardrobe.

Figure-hugging dresses and detailed craftsmanship featured prominently at the shows for spring/summer 2012, with London, known for its verve and creativity, bursting with pride as host of next year's Olympic Games.

"London is all about young people, young vibe, and I love it," Anna Dello Russo, editor at large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan, told Reuters.

Fashion theory may state that when times get tough hemlines drop but many names kept skirts very short.

At a celebrity-packed Burberry show, creative director Christopher Bailey dressed models in mid-length pencil skirts. There were also belt parkas with oversized sleeves and slim coats, in a palette of green, damson and orange.

Bailey told Reuters he wanted to give Burberry's collection an artisanal dimension, with crochet, beading and latticed leather on collars and sleeves. "General analysis says that when hemlines go longer, people are tightening their belts, maybe who knows, it certainly wasn't a conscious decision, it just felt the right time," he said.

At Paul Smith, models wore soft floaty dresses and structured shirts fused with a city chic style. The designer, known for his sharp tailoring, described the collection as a fusion of a soft silhouette with a rock chick vibe.

"I think the good thing about Paul Smith's shows is the fact that when you take all the pieces apart they're all very wearable," he told Reuters.

Dozens of both British and international designers, including Tom Ford, have been showing their lines at London Fashion week which will end on Wednesday with menswear presentations.

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The direct value of the fashion industry to the British economy is nearly 21 billion pounds ($33 billion). A report released on Tuesday by American Express Business Insights said spending on luxury fashion in Britain rose 27 percent this year.

This drive in fashion spending comes from general consumers while traditional high-end shoppers -- the top 5 percent of fashion buyers -- are slowing their spending, the report said.

However, at his fashion show, Julien Macdonald said he was targeting a select, exclusive audience as he cut back on the number of guests he invited.

"The collection is exclusive, it's very expensive only the richest people in the world can ever afford to buy it, and so I just invited the best," he said. "I said no to 550 very upset people."

With an eye on the Asian market, Macdonald said he was inspired by luxury boats in Monte Carlo, Cannes and St Tropez and the line was also a "taste of the Orient" with bold blue and white designs and embellished evening and cocktail dresses.

There was also lots of glamour at Alice Temperley's show, with kimono capes, silk suits, sparkly and fringed dresses and long embellished transparent gowns, accessorized with sunglasses and head wraps.

"Very, very sensual, glamorous, quite high octane glamour, and it's based on Grace Kelly from High Society but with a bit of Scarface Michelle Pfeiffer to sort of vamp it up a bit, and... it's polished," she told Reuters.

Temperley fans include Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and her younger sister Pippa, who watched the show from the front row.

Matthew Williamson, known for his use of color, print and embellishment, presented jumpsuits, silk trousers and shirts and knits with beaded necklines. Watched by actress Sienna Miller, the show also featured a saffron gown with intricate torso detailing and a flame-orange train. Williamson also presented shoes from his collaboration with Charlotte Olympia, with models stepping out in colorful pumps and open-toe sandals with Perspex heels.

Issa London and Mulberry also had colorful, playful shows with the latter taking inspiration from the British summer, with seaside summer dresses under macintosh coats and decorating its venue with large ice cream cones and animal balloons. A selection of its luxury handbags was also on display.

Issa, which was thrust into the spotlight when Kate Middleton wore a blue Issa dress to announce her engagement to Prince William last year, showed tropical colors, flirty dresses and luxurious kaftans.

Yellow, pale blue and pink featured prominently at many shows as did sky-high heels. There were also flashes of dark gold at some presentations as well as holographic cocktail dresses at Vivienne Westwood's Red Label show.

Westwood, had her models wear bold makeup and big hair, with some plaits hanging across the neckline.

Designers also picked a selection of venues for their shows with Westwood opting for an old London meat market, Temperley showing at the British Museum and Williamson presenting at the Tate Modern.

Celebrities added the final touch of glamour with their presence. Big names such as Kanye West, Ben Kingsley, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss, Mario Testino, Pamela Anderson and Rosario Dawson came to see London shows while Beyonce unveiled her House of Dereon fashion line at luxury store Selfridges.

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday under a cloud of economic pessimism mixed with uncertainty about the creative direction of some of the world's biggest fashion brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Celine and Yves Saint Laurent.

After New York, London and Milan, Paris closes the season of presentations for next spring and summer with nine days of shows at which designers will be fighting for buyers and media attention amid worries about a possible economic slowdown.

In an early sign of trouble, Barbara Bui, one of France's few listed fashion brands, said earlier this month trading had become more unpredictable as it was concerned rising European taxes could affect consumer spending.

The next three months to Christmas is the make-or-break period for fashion brands when they sell the most products at full price. It is also when orders for next spring are made.

In France, business and consumer confidence slumped in September as investors questioned the solidity of the banking system, future growth prospects and whether the current euro zone debt crisis could be solved.

Making the industry's future even more of a guessing game, many top fashion houses are looking to for a next generation of designers to inject youth and excitement.

Christian Dior's show on Friday will be the talk of the town as the brand is still without a designer six months after the departure of John Galliano whose career at the French house ended abruptly after making anti-Semitic remarks at a Paris bar.

Dior's first show without Galliano in July was panned by critics as confusing and too zany.

But media reports suggest negotiations are proving difficult partly for money reasons. If it happened, the move would trigger a new series of revolving doors within LVMH's stable of fashion brands and other fashion companies.

Late on Monday, Yves Saint Laurent moved to quash media speculation that Raf Simons, Jil Sander's current designer, could replace Stefano Pilati at the French fashion brand.

There has also been speculation Phoebe Philo, the creative head at Celine who has successfully revamped the brand since 2008 with her minimalist style, could take over at Louis Vuitton if Jacobs left for Dior.

Much of the fashion press in recent weeks has been welcoming Jacob's potential arrival at Dior as he is regarded as a safe pair of hands with a proven track record.

Discussions regarding Jacobs come as Louis Vuitton recently named Jordi Constans, a former Danone executive, as successor to current chief executive Yves Carcelle after a transition year and starting in early 2013.

Louis Vuitton's show on Wednesday will be among the last of Paris Fashion Week. Prior to it, fashion experts will focus on Lanvin, which like Dior is on Friday and is seen as a trend-setter.

Other major shows include Hermes and John Galliano - its first without its founding designer - on Sunday. Later on Tuesday, all eyes will be on Chanel, Valentino and Alexander McQueen's whose designer Sarah Burton is all the rage since she designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress.

Much of focus will also be on the performance of newcomers following an unprecedented wave of departures last spring at high-profile brands such as Balmain, Azzaro, Chloe, Cacharel and Kenzo. Their respective successors will be presenting their first collections this week.

Fashion watchers will also expect an update at Sonia Rykiel, one of the last family-controlled French fashion houses, which is looking for investors to expand in new markets such as Asia.

The Azimut 62S Italia, one of the iconic superyachts represented by Simpson Marine

Simpson Marine's top-of-the-line luxury vessels will be docked for display at the inaugural Macao Yacht Show, slated to take place from October 27 through 30.

A sign of the buoyant yachting industry and growing clout in the Asia Pacific boating community, Macao's first Yacht Show will be held at Fisherman's Wharf, and will showcase some of the world's most exclusive and breathtaking yachts.

Macao's Fisherman's Wharf

Commenting on the upcoming show, Simpson Marine's Founder, Mike Simpson, said: "Macao's forthcoming Yacht Show at Fisherman's Wharf is an opportunity to break the deadlock created by the lack of Marina berths in Hong Kong, and to access the many high net worth VIPs from around the region that visit the casinos in Macao."

"The development of new marina facilitates at Fisherman's Wharf will make Macao another prime yachting location in the South China Sea."

The Azimut 120SL

In tandem with the megashow, Simpson Marine will also debut its Simpson Superyacht Division to cater to its growing pool of affluent and discerning customers. Simpson Marine's professional advisors will guide clients through all aspects of superyacht ownership, from new construction to yacht management.

Here's what they are saying...

"It is impossible to overdo luxury. Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessaries. Easy to say, hard to be able to do unless you know the Guru of Luxury, Lorre White. I have traveled to many countries with Lorre and she really knows luxury. When she is not around me, I always watching Lorre’s videos and I read Lorre’s blog to keep up on what is new in the luxury market."Princess Victoria London

"Lorre White is a great expert source for luxury knowledge and insights. She is also a great connector in the luxury industry."Milton Pedraza, CEO, Luxury Institute, LLC The Wealth Report

"Lorre's take on the Luxury market is refreshing and frankly very much needed. Her stance on luxury as a "quality of life" vs. gluttonous amassing of quantity couldn't possibly be a timelier message given the times we live in."Michael, eVelvet Rope media, owner

"Lorre is ground breaking and creative and brings a unique and much needed luxury reach to the web with her timely Luxury Channel on iTunes & her LuxGuru blog. Now anyone in the world can watch."Peter M. Deeb, Chairman, Hampton & Cie SA (Suisse)

"I love working with Lorre, as she is truly unique expert in her field. She has a vast experience of luxury market and a very impressive international network. She knows the best luxuries by living her life in luxury."Mervi Sippola, Luxury Consultant, Monaco

"I have been a client of Lorre and White Light Consulting about the US expansion plans for Flow, an endurance drink for golfers. I am always impressed with her marketing ideas, professionalism and amazing international contacts."Marko Sjoblom , Flow Owner, Finland/Monaco